MLB Unveils 2026 Postseason Schedule and Broadcast Partners
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The Wild Card Series returns to NBC for the first time since 2000 as part of a comprehensive postseason rollout.
Major League Baseball has released the broadcast schedule for the 2026 postseason, as MLB first reported, highlighted by the return of the Wild Card Series to NBC for the first time since the 2000 ALCS. According to MLB, the Wild Card Series, presented by AbbVie, will feature a best-of-three format starting Tuesday, Sept. 29.
The initial matchups for the Wild Card Series include the Phillies vs. Braves, White Sox vs. Astros, Red Sox vs. Yankees, and Cubs vs. Padres. Games will be broadcast across NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Network, with Spanish language coverage provided by Universo and Univision Radio. ESPN Radio will serve as the national audio provider for all postseason games, while MLB Network will offer studio coverage via programs such as MLB Tonight, MLB Central, MLB Now, and Intentional Talk.
Following the Wild Card round, the Division Series, presented by Booking.com, begins Oct. 3, with ALDS games airing on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max, and NLDS games on FOX, FS1, FOX Deportes, and FOX One. The League Championship Series follows, with the NLCS starting Oct. 11 on FOX platforms and the ALCS starting Oct. 12 on TBS platforms.
The postseason concludes with the World Series, presented by Capital One, beginning Friday, Oct. 23. Per MLB, the first two games and potential Games 6 and 7 will be hosted by the team with the better 2026 record, with all games airing on FOX, FOX Deportes, and FOX One.